According to the ________ theory of prejudice,"outgroups" pose not only realistic threats but also psychological and/or symbolic threats as well.

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The intergroup threat theory of prejudice suggests that prejudice arises when an outgroup is perceived as posing both realistic threats (such as economic or physical threats) and psychological and symbolic threats (such as threats to values or social norms). Choice A (groupthink) refers to a phenomenon in which group members prioritize consensus over independent thinking. Choice B (subordinate cooperation) is not a recognized theory of prejudice. Choice C (intragroup satiation) refers to a phenomenon in which group members become exhausted or bored with their own group's activities.

According to the ________ Theory of Prejudice,"outgroups" Pose Not Only